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Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ.TO)

68.93

+0.25 (0.36%)

as of Aug 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 99 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) has gained recognition among various experts for its robust management, consistent dividend increases, and strong operational performance in the oil and gas sector. Many reviewers endorse it as a well-managed company with a solid balance sheet and low-cost production capabilities, making it a reliable choice for both income and growth within a diversified portfolio. While some analysts express concerns about the volatility of oil prices and their potential impact on CNQ's stock performance in the short term, the general sentiment is that CNQ remains a leading player in Canadian energy with significant reserves and production growth potential. A few experts highlight that in the context of rising geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues, CNQ's operational strength positions it favorably for long-term investors, though they caution about potential short-term fluctuations. The consensus is largely optimistic about CNQ’s ability to weather market cycles due to its low debt levels and commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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TOP PICK

One of the best managed Canadian oil companies. Recently completed their Horizon oil sands project. This couldn't be a better time to bring it on as oil prices recover from their low.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 1/08. Down 38.3%.) Thinks oil will go to $75 and expects an improvement in natural gas. Horizon project has just gone on and is ramping up to 100,000 barrels a day for this year giving it significant free cash flow. The only senior to have per share growth built into it this year.

BUY

Petro Canada (PCA-T)/Suncor (SU&N-T) deal is making oil sands exposure a subject of interest. This company is a producer that has brought on their oil sands project pretty much on time and on budget.

BUY

The most levered to oil prices of any of the choices you could take. Oil prices should move higher.

DON'T BUY

On his disqualified list. Would look at Suncor (SU-T) in terms of being the leader in environmental reporting and practices.

STRONG BUY

Bullish on oil and this will bode well for their Horizon project. A screaming Buy any time under $40.

BUY

Horizon project is coming on this quarter and will start to see cash flow.

HOLD

Likes oil longer-term but shorter-term it is probably going to come under pressure and may go lower. If you own, Hold, otherwise buy it at lower levels.

DON'T BUY

(Market Call Minute.) There is no rush to be there and doesn't give you a yield like some of the trusts.

COMMENT

One of the best managed oil companies in Canada. Their new Horizons project is coming on stream any day now, which will give them a big boost in production. He is looking for oil to rebound later this year. However, oil sands has a larger environmental footprint.

WAIT

Because of the continuing erosion of their underlying commodity, it is very difficult to know where you will see that turn. Don't Buy until you see oil prices go up along with the stock price. (Would be more interested at $50.)

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Best quality of exploration and production companies after Encana (ECA-T). Has an oil sands project that is on stream and starting to produce.

HOLD

Great company. One of the 3 premier companies in Canada along with Suncor (SU-T) and Encana (EC A-T). Oil prices will come back again someday and they are very well positioned. Financing is still tight so can't see a takeover at this time.

TOP PICK

Well-managed. Top assets. Low cost. Slight amount of debt. Just built a brand new oil sands project and he hopes it operates at $29 a barrel. Have planned hedging with all sorts of businesses they can shuffle around in order to get at their debt. A core long-term hold.

BUY

One of the premier companies in oil/gas. Will have a dip in cash flow this year but going into next year and beyond he could see cash flow back at $9-$10, which at current prices makes this stock compelling.

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